But even so, what does it matter?
At least they are not alone, but rather have many companions to help them tackle the problems together.
If it were only one person alone, perhaps they wouldn't even recognize these difficulties, and wouldn't know how to deal with them. They might have already lost hope. But having companions changes everything.
They can encourage each other, share their ideas when facing difficulties, and have productive discussions.
As the saying goes, 'Three cobblers with their wits combined equal Zhuge Liang the mastermind.'
If they lose courage at critical moments, the rest of their journey could be subjected to great resistance.
So when Suri Drew and Yigol Novak heard the discussion, they understood what they needed to do and started to muster their spirits.
"What you all said makes sense. We can't afford to be stuck in this negative mood anymore. Otherwise, we might not have the mental strength to face the upcoming challenges."